SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

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1 SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES (1) The Board of School Directors of the Lebanon School District met in regular session on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the board conference room of the senior high school as advertised in the Daily News on December 3, (2) President Peter N. Pyles, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (3) On roll call by the secretary, the following board members were present: Mrs. Debra L. Bowman, Dr. Anne V. Dall, Mr. Joshua G. Golgowski, Mrs. Rose Marie R. Kotay, Mr. Peter N. Pyles, Jr., Mr. Thomas L. Schaffer, Mr. Paul Topping and Mr. Cornell Wilson. Mr. Michael J. Kuhn, arrived at 7:02. Also present were Dr. Marianne T. Bartley, superintendent of schools, Mrs. Mary A. Harrell, secretary; and Mr. Curtis O. Richards, business manager and treasurer; and Mr. Michael Bechtold, solicitor. (4) Also present were Dr. Chris Danz, assistant to the superintendent for HR and pupil services; Mr. Ted Graeff, chief information officer; Mr. Brian Hartman, director of buildings and grounds; Mr. Fred Shattls, director of ESOL; Mr. Josh Coatsworth, director of special education; Mr. George Horn and Mr. Rob Okonak, district residents; Mr. John Latimer of the Lebanon Daily News and Ms. Laura LeBeau of WLBR. (5) RESOLUTION # The minutes of the committee meeting held on June 8, 2015 and the regular meeting held on June 15, 2015 were offered for consideration. It was moved by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay that the minutes be approved. All members voiced consent and so ordered. (6) Dr. Bartley told the Board that the district is in good shape to withstand the challenges of a stalemate regarding the budget impasse. She feels that we planned well and will be able to cover payroll and pay other bills until a State budget is passed. (7) Dr. Bartley shared that she is hoping that the proposals put forth by Governor Wolf will come to fruition and help our district. She feels that while the district can pay its bills during the budget impasse, the district is still feeling the impact of education cuts made several years ago, which resulted in positions being eliminated that have not been replaced. (8) Mr. Hartman shared that Mr. Sam Elias, athletic director, has been working hard to get sponsors for the Alumni Stadium scoreboard. The new scoreboard includes LED lights and a message board. It should be installed in time for the first football game of the school year. (1) July 20, 2015

2 (9) Dr. Bartley announced changes to Act 153 now Act 15 of Revisions to the volunteer policy will be forthcoming and will be consistent with changes in the law. (10) Dr. Bartley shared that the Pennsylvania School Boards Association Conference would be held on October 13 to October 16, The district is allowed to have two voting delegates present. (11) The one meeting in August will be held on August 17, (12) RESOLUTION #15227 The treasurer s report for the month of June, 2015, was presented for consideration. Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Topping, that the board approves the treasurer s report and records it as a part of the minutes. All members answered aye and the motion carried. (13) RESOLUTION # Acting upon certification of the treasurer, a motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Dr. Dall, that the board approves the payment of bills payable for June, 2015 as listed, ratify the payment of invoices mentioned in the letter of certification, and take care of all other matters regarding the payment of invoices, including acceptance of the letter of certification, and record the financial statements as a part of the minutes of this meeting. All members answered aye and the motion carried. (14) RESOLUTION # A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay to accept the Cedar Foundation report for June, 2015; the student activity fund report for June, 2015; the scholarship fund report for June, 2015; the food service report for June, 2015; and Phillips Copy Center report for June, 2015 as presented. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (15) There were no communication or solicitor reports. (16) RESOLUTION #15230 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kuhn to grant approval to submit a 21 st Century Community Learning Grant, Cohort 8.All members answered aye and the motion passed. (17) RESOLUTION #15231 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Kotay to grant approval to submit a LifeSkills Training Program Grant for Lebanon Middle School. LST is an evidence-validated substance abuse prevention program proven to reduce the risks of alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, and violence by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors. All members answered aye and the motion passed. (18) RESOLUTION #15232 Mr. Schaffer made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Kotay to grant approval to correct the renewal of the PSBA Cyber Liability Insurance Policy through Hoaster, Gebhard & Company at an annual premium of $10,695 and not $9,628 as approved in June. The (2) July 20, 2015

3 increase in coverage amount was received by our broker on June 24, after previous approval was received. The motion passed. (19) RESOLUTION #15233 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay for the Board of School Directors to accept the following personnel items for discussion and action as listed on the agenda: 1. RETIREMENT RESIGNATIONS Name Assignment Effective Date A. ADMINISTRATIVE B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE C. CLERICAL D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Rine, Mary Ann HD K4 Paraprofessional 6.5 hours/day Retirement 30 years 12/23/2015 G. SECURITY H. OTHER 2. RESIGNATIONS Name Assignment Reason Effective Date A. ADMINISTRATIVE B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE Jaworski, Jocelyn Livering, Allison Mehl, Timothy Ruppert, Jonathan C. CLERICAL Mathematics NW Grade 3 Emotional Support Mathematics Personal 7/23/2015 Personal 6/15/2015 Personal 6/24/2015 Terminated 7/20/2015 (3) July 20, 2015

4 D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Hollinger, Leah G. SECURITY H. OTHER Emotional Support Paraprofessional 6.5 hours/day Personal 7/30/ NON-ACCEPTANCE 4. APPOINTMENTS Subject to assignment by the superintendent Prev Emp New/ Proposed Effective Name Assignment in LSD Replace Rate Date A. ADMINISTRATIVE B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE Brightbill, Haylee NW LTS Grade 2 N R $46,241/yr. prorated for the number of days worked 8/24/2015 Last Staff Day of the school year Chelius, Jennifer Feldman, Ashley Forry, Christopher Science Grade 8 NW/SW/HH Elementary Librarian Mathematics N R $46,241/yr. 8/24/2015 N N $50,110/yr. 8/24/2015 N R $46,241/yr. 8/24/2015 Graban, Stefanie LTS Biology N R $46,241/yr prorated for the number of days worked 8/24/2015- Last student day of the school year (4) July 20, 2015

5 Leas, Nicole Smith, Rebecca Zerbe, Crystal C. CLERICAL Life Skills Health/Physi cal Education Mathematics N R $50,110/yr. 8/24/2015 N R $46,241/yr. 8/24/2015 N R $46,241/yr. 8/24/2015 D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Carr, Caislin Rovnak, Phillip G. SECURITY Heller, Bruce H. OTHER Sweigart, Karen ESOL Teaching Assistant 7 hours/day ESOL Teaching Assistant 7 hours/day HD Security Guard 7.5 hours/day NW Nurse Assistant 6.5 hours/day Y N $15.25/hr. 8/24/2015 N N $15.25/hr. 8/24/2015 N R $10.05/hr. 8/20/2015 Y R $15.10/hr. 8/24/ RE-APPOINTMENTS A. ADMINISTRATIVE B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE C. CLERICAL D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE (5) July 20, 2015

6 F. PARAPROFESSIONAL G. SECURITY H. OTHER 6. CHANGE OF ASSIGNMENT Subject to assignment by the superintendent. Effective Name From To Rate Date A. ADMINISTRATIVE B. PROFESSIONAL Bullock, Allison Math Grade 6 Language Arts Grade 8 No Change 8/24/2015 McGuigan, Michael Supplemental Science Emotional Support No Change 8/24/2015 Rausch, Jennifer NW Grade 4 NW Grade 3 No Change 8/24/2015 Thomas, Chad Social Studies Grade 8 SAFE No Change 8/24/2015 Wettig, Shawn SAFE Math Grade 6 No Change 8/24/2015 C. CLERICAL D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Colon Salgado, Annette SE ESOL Paraprofessional 6.5 hours/day District Interpreter/ Translator 7.5 hours/day $15.00/hr. 8/3/2015 (6) July 20, 2015

7 G. SECURITY H. OTHER 7. CHANGE OF STATUS Subject to assignment by the superintendent. Effective Name From To Rate Date A. ADMINISTRATIVE B. PROFESSIONAL, TEMPORARY PROFESSIONAL, LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE Bleyer, Jordan LTS SAFE Social Studies Grade 8 $46,241/yr. 8/24/2015 Crespo, Amelia ESOL Teaching Assistant LTS English $46,241/yr. prorated for the number of days worked 8/24/2015 Last Student Day of the school year Progin, Amanda NW LTS Grade 2 NW Grade 5 $46,241/yr. 8/24/2015 C. CLERICAL Bowman, Kelly SE/SW Office Paraprofessional 6.5 hours/day SW 195-Day Secretary 7.5 hours/day $14.50/hr. 8/17/2015 Martin, Janell Day-to-Day Substitute Secretary SE 195-Day Secretary 7.5 hours/day $14.50/hr. 8/17/2015 D. FOOD SERVICE E. MAINTENANCE Garrett, Brenda HD Cafeteria Helper 6.5 hours/day /Henry Houck 2 nd Shift Custodian 8 hours/day $15.10/hr. 7/21/2015 (7) July 20, 2015

8 F. PARAPROFESSIONAL Collins, Tamara Temporary Library Paraprofessional 7 hours day Library Paraprofessional 7 hours/day $11.25/hr. 8/17/2015 G. SECURITY H. OTHER 8. EXTRA PAY FOR EXTRA DUTY Proposed Effective Name Assignment Rate Date A. RESIGNATION B. DELETION C. APPOINTMENT D. REVISION 9. INCOME PROTECTION 10. LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITH APPROVAL Name Assignment Type Date Bucy, Kelly Special Education Teacher Consecutive 8/24/ /13/ OTHER PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS A. Appoint Trenton Jones as a Assistant Varsity Football Coach at a stipend of $5,131/yr. B. Appoint Daniel Speraw as the Mathematics (9-12) Division Level Coordinator at a stipend of $1,000/yr. C. Appoint Kelly Neuin as a substitute teacher in the 2015 summer school program at a rate of $30/hr. D. Appoint Kelly Neuin as the SW Student Council Advisor at a stipend of $607/yr. E. Appoint Renee Dundore to work as a paraprofessional in the 2015 summer school program at her current hourly rate. (8) July 20, 2015

9 F. Appoint the following persons as substitute paraprofessionals in the 2015 Summer School Program at $9/hr. until 6/30/2015 and $9.30/hr. after 7/1/2015. Name Rittle, Allison Vasquez, Serenity G. Appoint the following persons to work as 2015 summer help through the special education internship program with the Buildings & Grounds department at a rate of $7.50/hr. effective 6/30/2015 Name Ramos, Diamond Rodriguez, Andrew H. Appoint Daniel Gruber as the 2015 Special Education Summer Internship Program Supervisor at a rate of $30/hr. I. Appoint Christa Ribera and Sharray Kleinfelter as mentors during the school year at a stipend of $750 per mentee. J. Appoint Elizabeth Keaton as a speech therapist for the 2015 Extended School Year Program at a rate of $30/hr. K. Appoint JoAnn Eiceman as a substitute paraprofessional in the 2015 Summer School Program at her hourly rate until 6/30/2015 and her hourly rate effective 7/1/2015. L. Appoint the following persons to work as personal care assistants in the 2015 Extended School Year program at their current hourly rate Name Hollinger, Leah Moore, Curtis Tricoche, Jeanette M. Appoint the following persons to the extracurricular activities as indicated for the school year at the stipend indicated-see Exhibit A. N. Appoint the following persons as substitutes at the rate and position indicated: Name Position Rate Effective Date Bowman, Kelly Secretary $10.00/hr. $10.30/hr. 6/9/2015 6/30/2015 7/1/2015-8/14/2015 (9) July 20, 2015

10 Difava, Chelsea Nurse Assistant $12.75/hr. 7/20/2015 Martin, Janell Secretary $10.30/hr. 7/20/2015-8/14/2015 Phillips, Paige Secretary $10.00/hr. $10.30/hr. 6/9/2015 6/30/2015 7/1/2015-8/14/2015 O. Approve to pay a stipend in the amount of $3,500 to Annette Colon Salgado for required skills necessary for translating and interpreting. P. Approve the starting rate, as indicated, for the following substitute positions effective 7/1/2015: Name Custodians Nurse Assistant-LPN Nurse Assistant-RN Paraprofessional Personal Care Assistant Secretary Security Teacher Starting Rate $10.05/hr. $12.75/hr. $15.25/hr. $9.30/hr. $9.30/hr. $10.30/hr. $9.30/hr. $110/day Q. Rescind the appointment of the following substitutes as indicated: Name Effective Date Gifford, Caitlin 9/15/2015 Giordano, Melissa 10/17/2013 Martin, Brooke 8/18/2014 Mengel, Denali 8/5/2014 Rankin, Michele 4/22/2014 R. Rescind Abigail Leibig as a speech therapist for the 2015 Extended School Year Program. S. Remove Andrew Rodriguez as 2015 summer help through the special education internship program with the Buildings & Grounds department effective 7/14/2015. T. Remove the following substitutes as indicated: Name Effective Date Cruz, Yolanda 3/5/2015 Huskinson, Diane 2/22/2014 Inch, Kristen 3/28/2014 Kazi, Christopher 5/21/2013 Kelley, Sheila 3/21/2014 (10) July 20, 2015

11 Miller, Nydia 12/20/2013 Morgan, Michele Ann 5/13/2014 Nunez-Lopez, Ivette 1/8/2013 Petley, Nathaniel 5/22/2014 Rassouli, Francine 9/27/2013 Rose-Lied, Melinda 4/25/2014 Ruoss, Rebecca 4/23/2014 Smith, Allison 9/18/2013 Smith, Lacey 1/10/2014 Southwick, Janice 12/13/2013 Wells, Melanie 5/28/2013 Wilson, Neil 5/16/ AMEND THE FOLLOWING A. Amend the approved leave of absence dates for Susan Danielewicz to 5/18/2015 6/4/2015. B. Amend the stipend amount for Margaret Heefner as the Musical Drama Coach/Producer to $2,065/yr. C. Amend Kelley Kyle s annual salary to $47,224/yr. effective 8/24/2015. D. Amend Ted Graeff s retirement date to 9/11/2015. Mrs. Bowman abstained from voting for Kelly Bowman s Change of Status under #7 Item C; and voting for Kelly Bowman s appointment as a substitute secretary under Other Personnel Recommendations, Letter N, because she is related to Kelly Bowman. Mr. Topping abstained from voting for the appointment of Luke Topping as the Artists Guild Master on Exhibit A. The motion passed. (20) RESOLUTION #15234 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Bowman to grant permission to appoint up to two voting delegates to participate in the PSBA Legislative Policy Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, during the School Leadership Conference 2015 in Hershey. Board secretary must submit delegate name(s) to PSBA by July 31, The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (21) RESOLUTION #15235 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mr. Topping to grant permission to take members of the high school boy s basketball team to East Stroudsburg University from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2015, to work on team building and skill building. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (22) RESOLUTION #15236 A motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Bowman to grant permission to take members of the high school football team to Millersville University from Saturday, July 25 to (11) July 20, 2015

12 Monday, July 27, 2015, to prepare for the upcoming football season. The motion passed with a unanimous vote. (23) With no further business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Mr. Schaffer and seconded by Mrs. Kotay that the meeting adjourn. All members voiced consent and President Pyles declared the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mary A. Harrell Secretary of the Board (12) July 20, 2015

13 Exhibit A Extracurricular July 20, 2015 Name Position Stipend Brady, Morgan All-Star Singers $607.50/yr. Brady, Morgan Stage Manager $567/yr. Myer, Devon Senior Class Dean $2,065/yr. Naimoli, Mark Musical Director $4,128/yr. Naimoli, Mark Show Choir Director $4,128/yr. Naimoli, Mark Musical Vocal Director $2,439/yr. Nordall, Robert National Honor Society Co-Advisor $303.50/yr. Dietz, Christy National Honor Society Co-Advisor $303.50/yr. Norman, Michelle Fall Play Director $2,065/yr. Norman, Michelle Musical Coach/Producer $2,065/yr. O Byle, Amy Tri-Hi-Y Advisor $203/yr. O Byle, Staci Tri-Hi-Y Advisor $203/yr. Rau, Daniel LDC Coordinator $1,000/yr. Reigert, Francy SE Elementary Student Council Advisor $303.50/yr. Roberts, Roseanne Student Government Advisor $394.50/yr. Roberts, Roseanne Yearbook Advisor $394.50/yr. Seyfert, Paul Just Say No Advisor $607/yr. Seyfert, Paul Student Government Advisor $789/yr. Seyfert, Paul Youth & Government Advisor $2,439/yr. Seyfert, Paul Interact Club $607/yr. Topping, Luke Artists Guild Master $607/yr. Travis, Kenneth NW Elementary Student Council $607/yr. Advisor Uzar, Cathy Tri-Hi-Y Advisor $203/yr. (13) July 20, 2015

14 (14) July 20, 2015